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https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/18247| Title: | Post-Hospital Falls Prevention Intervention: A Mixed-Methods Study. | Austin Authors: | Renehan, Emma;Meyer, Claudia;Elliott, Rohan A ;Batchelor, Frances;Said, Catherine M ;Haines, Terry;Goeman, Dianne | Affiliation: | Bolton Clarke Research Institute, Level 1.01, Victoria, Australia Beyond Blue, Victoria, Australia LaTrobe University, Centre for Health Communication and Participation, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia Pharmacy Department, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia Monash University, Centre for Medicine Use and Safety, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Parkville Victoria, Australia National Ageing Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria, Australia Department of Physiotherapy, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia The University of Melbourne, Physiotherapy, Parkville, Victoria, Australia School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Northern Clinical School, The University of Sydney, St Leonards, NSW, Australia Central Clinical School, Department of Nursing, Health Sciences and Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia |
Issue Date: | 10-Jul-2018 | Date: | 2018 | Publication information: | Journal of aging and physical activity 2018: online first: 10 July | Abstract: | Post-hospital discharge shows increased risk for falls in older people. This pilot study was created to determine feasibility and acceptability of a community-delivered post-hospital multi-factorial program. This mixed-method study used randomised controlled design (quantitative component) and interviews (qualitative component). People aged ≥65 years, hospitalised for a fall, underwent assessment for quality of life and falls-related outcomes, followed by interviews, randomisation into intervention (exercise, medication review and education) or control group, and follow-up at 6-months. Thirteen people commenced, with ten people assessed at 6-months. Participants were complex with high degrees of frailty, multi-morbidity, polypharmacy and falls risk. Interview data related to intervention, impacts on quality of life and fall-related outcomes. Preliminary findings suggest suitability of a multi-factorial program for older people post-hospital discharge following a fall. A social component would be a useful addition to falls-prevention strategies, utilising existing community nursing organisations. | URI: | https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/18247 | DOI: | 10.1123/japa.2017-0406 | ORCID: | 0000-0002-8773-9750 | Journal: | Journal of aging and physical activity | PubMed URL: | 29989468 | Type: | Journal Article | Subjects: | Exercise education medication older |
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